Carlee Otero won Round 5 of the 2025 NFR barrel racing with a 13.43-second run riding AM Regina George.

Quick Scoop

  • Winner: Carlee Otero of Perrin, Texas.
  • Event: Round 5, 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racing in Las Vegas.
  • Horse: AM Regina George, a Scoti Flit Bar Award winner.
  • Winning time: 13.43 seconds, the fastest run of the round.
  • Payout: The win was worth about $36,668 in go-round earnings.

How the Round Played Out

  • Otero ran late in the draw and still outran a very fast field, leaving a close second barrel standing on her way to the win.
  • Hailey Kinsel, Lisa Lockhart, and others also posted quick times, but Otero’s 13.43 ultimately stood at the top of the leaderboard.

Why It Matters

  • The Round 5 victory marked Otero’s second go-round win of that NFR, pushing her season earnings over $250,000.
  • The check and the momentum kept her within striking distance of world leader Kassie Mowry in the WPRA barrel racing standings.

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